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DY02 TLX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 TLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 132,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dipstick broken unable to check oil level

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

ns hand brake cable outer cover split

ns outer drive shaft boot weeping grease

os rear tyre has been run flat and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Aug 2014 128,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mount broken, system still adequately supported

hand brake outer cables split

lower engine steady bar bush deteriorated

ns front tyre valve starting to perish and crack

Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mount broken, system still adequately supported

hand brake outer cables split

lower engine steady bar bush deteriorated

ns front tyre valve starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

lower engine mount deteriorated

ns rear tyre has nail in tread, wearing on inner edge, close to limit and sarting to perish advise replacement

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 126,334 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

lower engine mount deteriorated

ns rear tyre has nail in tread, wearing on inner edge, close to limit and sarting to perish advise replacement

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,505 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 123,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,761 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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DY02 TLX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY02 TLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY02 TLX registered?

DY02 TLX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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